How We Built Our Treehouse
byThis summer we built a simple treehouse in the woods near our house. Following is a list of materials and some pictures that we took during construction.
Flying Arc Paper Airplane
byWe had fun with this the flying arc paper airplane over the weekend. Instructions and a template of our design are posted here.
9 Tips for Container Gardening
byWe have been growing a garden in Chicago for several years and have learned what works and doesn’t. Here are a few of our tips for container gardening.
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Molding Crayons into New Shapes
byMolding crayons into new shapes is a fun use for old crayons. We did it this weekend and found 3 mistakes to avoid when molding crayons into new shapes.
Pumpkin Apple and Bacon Soup
byThis pumpkin apple and bacon soup works great for dinner or as a side dish to compliment grilled cheese, hamburgers, or pork chops.
Crab Appetizers Recipe
byThis crab appetizers recipe is a nice contrast to meat and potato party food. These can also be gluten free, just check your mayonnaise.
Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
byThese lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes have a much creamier texture than normal pancakes, and lemon zest really brightens up the blueberries.
Paper Helicopter Template
byThis is a template for a paper helicopter that I have enjoyed since I was a kid. It is simple to make, and can provide hours of entertainment.
Crab Appetizers
byThis crab appetizers are a nice contrast to meat and potato party food. These can also be gluten free, just check your mayonnaise.
Mr Owl Tootsie Pop Homemade Valentines
byWe make homemade valentines, and we made this Mr Owl Tootsie Pop Valentine last year. They were a hit with the kids and teachers.
Gnocchi with Tomato Cream Sauce
byThis gnocchi with tomato cream sauce recipe is creamy and cheesy, so definitely a comfort food. It also turns out to be super easy to prepare.
Lego Crazy Contraptions
byWe are having fun with this crazy contraptions lego set. It has parts + ideas for all sorts of machines. Once you get one built, you can change them up.